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Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16

Looking for Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 in Aundh, Pune? This test measures CD16, a protein found on the surface of natural killer (NK) cells. GetVisit offers verified NABL labs in Aundh and Camp, transparent pricing and home collection.
What is a Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 Test in Pune ?
What is Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16?
This test measures CD16, a protein found on the surface of natural killer (NK) cells. NK cells are part of your innate immune system. Accurate organism identification is clinically essential , typhoid, dengue, and malaria each require different treatment, and the wrong empirical approach delays recovery.
What does Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 measure?
They help fight viruses and kill abnormal cells, including some cancer cells. Measuring CD16 helps show how many NK cells you have and how well they may work. Doctors use the result to investigate frequent infections, immune disorders, or blood cancers. It is also used to monitor responses to treatments that affect the immune system.
What symptoms suggest Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 may be needed?
A doctor may recommend Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 when a patient reports sudden fever (above 38.5°C), body aches and chills, persistent headache, nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, skin rash, joint pain, and extreme fatigue. In Pune, you can book this test online with home collection available in Kalyani Nagar, Kothrud, and beyond.
How is Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 performed?
A quick venous blood sample is all that is needed. At your chosen slot in Kalyani Nagar or Kothrud, Pune, the phlebotomist collects the sample with sterile equipment; most people feel only a momentary prick and there is no downtime afterwards.
How accurate is Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16?
Results are analytically reliable because GetVisit's Pune logistics network maintains proper cold-chain transport from your Kalyani Nagar or Kothrud collection point to the processing lab, preserving sample integrity. NABL independently audits quality control at regular intervals.
Are there any risks to Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16?
This is a low-risk procedure whether done at a lab in Kalyani Nagar or by home collection in Kothrud, Pune. The only intervention is the blood draw. Side effects are limited to a brief pinch and an occasional small bruise that resolves in 24 to 48 hours. Patients on anticoagulants should hold light pressure for 3 to 5 minutes after the draw.
Did you know?
CD16 (FcγRIII) is commonly used as a marker for NK cells, especially the cytotoxic CD56dim subset, and mediates antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity.
Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 Test Preparation in Pune
Managing medication:
Tell the collection staff about any prescription medicines, supplements, or herbal products you're using, and keep taking them unless advised otherwise.
Fasting instructions:
No fasting is required. Eat and drink as usual, stay well hydrated, and simply avoid alcohol and heavy exercise in the 12 hours before your appointment.
Timing:
An early slot works best, especially for fasting tests. Home collection is available across Pimpri, Shivajinagar, and the rest of Pune.
What to bring along:
Bring your doctor's prescription, a valid photo ID, and your insurance card if you're using cashless OPD. Loose sleeves make collection easier.
Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 Test Parameters in Pune
Single standalone test:
Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.
Why Take a Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 Test in Pune ?
When does a doctor order Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16?
Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 is often included in a lymphocyte subset or immune phenotyping panel done by flow cytometry. Doctors may order it for recurrent infections, unexplained fevers, abnormal blood counts, or to evaluate suspected immune deficiency or blood cancer.
Who should get Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 done in Pune?
Pune's rapidly growing population, its large IT and student communities in Hinjewadi, Baner, and Kharadi, rising lifestyle-disease rates, and seasonal monsoon infection peaks make regular preventive diagnostic testing worthwhile for residents across the city. Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 testing is important for symptomatic patients, for confirming recovery, and for household members of a confirmed case. Testing early in Pune's fever season prevents the complications that come from treating the wrong infection.
What conditions can Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 help diagnose?
Abnormal results can arise from infections, autoimmune disease, medications, chemotherapy, or inherited immune disorders. A family history of primary immunodeficiency can make this test more important.
What do Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 results mean?
Higher or positive results: High NK CD56+CD16+ indicates an increased number of natural killer cells with CD56 and CD16 markers, reflecting raised cytotoxic NK activity. Your doctor reads the value against the reference range on your report and your symptoms, and may repeat a borderline result to confirm it.
How often should Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 be repeated?
Infection tests are ordered when symptoms are present rather than on a fixed schedule. Repeat testing may be needed to confirm recovery, to check clearance after treatment, or if fever recurs. During Pune's monsoon fever season, prompt retesting is advised for any new febrile illness.
What happens after Natural Killer Cell Marker : CD 16 results are ready?
After the lab authorises your results, the report is uploaded to your GetVisit account and saved for future comparison. If anything falls outside the expected range, your doctor can advise whether it needs a repeat test, a lifestyle change, or a specialist opinion.
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